Conditions at Ouakam in August
August: Wet and Windsea-Dominated
August continues the summer doldrums with an average swell height of 1.3m (4.3ft) and an average period of 9.3s, though the period is slightly better than July. The swell direction is even more westerly - NW (30.8%), WNW (20.5%), W (15.4%), WSW (11.2%) and SW (6.7%) - leaving very little true NNW groundswell. The wind pattern is scattered but rarely offshore: WNW (16.3%), NW (15.2%), W (12.6%), WSW (10.3%) and SW (9.2%) dominate, meaning most surf is cross-shore or onshore. It is also the wettest month of the year, with precipitation averaging 5.67mm/day, and water temperature peaks at 28.4°C. Ouakam becomes a boardless zone; only the most desperate grovelers will find anything to ride.
Average Spot conditions at Ouakam in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ouakam during August. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Ouakam for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ouakam for August. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Ouakam.